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Keys to Developing a Good Dynamic Warm-Up and Mobility Routine

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 24, 2020 | Health and Wellness, Injury Prevention

To prepare for sports or exercise and to prevent injuries, athletes as well as general population should make warm-ups a priority.

Static stretching—holding a stretch with no movement (such as touching your toes) was once the method most coaches and fitness professionals advocated to prepare individuals for sports activities and workouts.

When later studies pointed to decreases in strength and power immediately following static stretching, that method was abandoned in favor of dynamic warm-ups—those that actively and repeatedly move joints while increasing range of motion over multiple repetitions. For example, leg kicks.

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At-Home Activities to Improve Cardiorespiratory Health

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 21, 2020 | Health and Wellness

Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to how well your heart and lungs work together to transport oxygen to your muscles and how efficiently your muscles absorb and use that oxygen during activity.

Throughout this recent pandemic, health specialists have emphasized the importance of hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, wearing face masks, staying home, and social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In addition to abiding by federal and local mandates and CDC suggestions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, developing a strong cardiovascular and respiratory system will help tp prevent lung infections and improve the body’s ability to fight viruses.  Stay-at-home mandates do not mean staying indoors. Exercising outdoors is one of the best ways to improve lung health.

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Are You an Idealist or a Realist

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 27, 2019 | Health and Wellness

I am going to put it out there right away that I am an idealist deep to the core.

I characterize an idealist as someone who is a catalyst for change. They see injustice in the world and they work toward ideal solutions. They believe that the ideal solution—no matter how difficult—can be achieved through education, kindness, love, and hard work. They have an altruistic view of the world.

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Your Low Fat Diet May Be Destroying Your Body and Your Mind

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 27, 2019 | Health and Wellness

Fat plays a vital role in human health. Our bodies depend on fat for energy, for brain development, for nerve function, for insulation, to protect and build cells, and for maintaining healthy hair and skin. Dietary fats are also essential for absorbing certain vitamins and for making hormones.

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Keeping Score: How it Changes EVERYTHING

By Kristen Gostomski
| April 28, 2012 | Health and Wellness

The simple task of keeping score changes the way we think, feel and act.

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